Mikal Bridges who is having a breakout since this year with the Suns found himself traded to the Brooklyn Nets. The Phoenix Suns drafted Bridges as the 10th overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. Bridges deputized for the Suns alongside Deandre Ayton in the absence of Chris Paul and Devin Booker. He performed admirably, which helped the Suns stay afloat in the league. Since Bridges joined the Nets, the fans have a nickname for him.
It came as a shock that the Phoenix Suns traded away Mikal Bridges to acquire Kevin Durant, it was a little harsh for the Suns’ man. Make no doubt, Bridges exploded on the scene with the Brooklyn Nets, and the fans have come to love him. Since he arrived at the Nets, he has played 3 games and has averaged 25.0 points per game for the Nets. The fans have given him the nickname, “Brooklyn Bridges.”
"Hearing that chant, I kind of wanted to join in, wanted to make them yell it louder"
Mikal Bridges enjoyed the @BrooklynBrigade's "Brooklyn Bridges" chant: pic.twitter.com/w7Kx3Nwpsh
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“Sure, I love it,” said Mikal. “Usually I’m locked in, especially at the free-throw line. But hearing that chant, I kind of wanted to join in and make them yell louder. … People were already saying ‘Brooklyn Bridges’ when I got traded. I like it,” said Bridges. Mikal Bridges has wasted no time embracing his new team and is prepared to go all out for the Nets.
Last night against the Miami Heat, Brooklyn Bridges scored a career-high 45 points to help get the win. Along with his 45-point performance, he chipped in with 8 rebounds and 5 assists. It will be a tremendous opportunity for Bridges to express his style of play after coming out of the shadow of the highly packed Suns squad.
Fans chant Mikal Bridges Nickname in his debut game for the Brooklyn Nets
After the departure of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant to the Dallas Mavericks and the Phoenix Nets respectively, the Nets fans have a new name to chant now in the form of Mikal Bridges. The new Nets guard made his debut in the loss against the Philadelphia 76ers, nonetheless, it was a warm welcome from the Nets fans. During the game, Bridges stepped up for a free throw routine, it was then that the Nets fans started chanting ‘Brooklyn Bridges’. He put on a show for the fans against the Miami Heat.
Mikal Bridges is sure to deliver for the Nets and a great foundation to build a team on. Bridges showed his qualities this season with the Suns when he setepped up in the absence of the team’s marquee players. This starts a new era for the Nets, as they look to fight for the title this season. It may very well be a foundation for the Nets’ success to come in the years that lie ahead.